Cant Connect Through Browser, Windows 2003 Server

[Villain717]

I need some help epic, Im running windows server 2003 on a dedicated box from the planet. I have no firewall enabled and i have tried a hundred different commandline options and config edits and still cannot connect to my server through the in game browser. I have Ut2k4 servers runing but cant get UT3 to work right. Its also not making a logfile so i have no idea why i cant connect. Im using firedaemon service manager to run the server but i have also tried running it as a windows service and still the same results. I can see it in the browser but cannot connect. I have tried changing port #s and still nothing. I have reinstalled several times and no luck please help! Heres my current command line i have cut it down to pretty much the bare minimum.Go look at it in the browser if you need to the server description seems to work. I had the same issues with the demo and finally gave up but this is the retail version and this stuff should be fixed by now......Please help!!!!!!!111


server DM-Deck -multihome=67.19.46.10?numpublicconnections=32?time limit=30?ServerDescription=KillerInstinct -log=DedicatedServer.log -login=-)Ki(-Servers -password=****

[WarTourist]

I'd recommend joining the server admin mailing list.

To join email: ut3servers-join@udn.epicgames.com. You'll need to reply to the confirmation versus linking to the website.

Looking at your arguments, you definitely need to group all the ? commands together. Using your example above, something like this:

server DM-Deck?numpublicconnections=32?time limit=30?ServerDescription=KillerInstinct -multihome=67.19.46.10 -log=DedicatedServer.log -login=-)Ki(-Servers -password=****

[Villain717]

Organized the arguments and still the same. I can see it in the browser but nobody can connect. For some reason i think this is still a multihome issue but i can remove the multihome argument and add or not add a specific port and it does the same thing.I have tried all kinds of CL options posted here and in unreal admins forums and nothing helps. Im really out of ideas so if you got anything for meh ill try anything at this point...

[LioMajor]

I'd recommend joining the server admin mailing list.

To join email: ut3servers-join@udn.epicgames.com. You'll need to reply to the confirmation versus linking to the website.

I tryed that too becuz i have problems to find my server in the public list.

All i can say is the mailing system SUX !

I recieved an activation Mail but the Website to register wants a Login AND Password. > LOL <

Mailing activation worked and i recieved a welcome msg with my password,
no detailed login data.

All i get is mail over mail forwarded from the mailing system from other ppl who
have trouble using Dedicated server too.

The provided link to my account is unuseable bcuz missing login details.

(hXXps://udn.epicgames.com/mailman/options/ut3servers/XXXXXXXXXX)
Always pops up a Window asking for Login / Pass

Sending a msg to the bot system with 'help' is of no use... at least
i found information to UNSUBSCRIBE...

Its annoying to get e-mails from other ppl who got trouble ... no solutions.
10 e-mails in 15 mins -> useless spam

Can we have a working Tutorial ? We are not god u know !?!?!

[Finedragon]

I am having the same issue. I can see it but cannot connect. Here is my command line. Like Villain717 I have tried a million different command lines.

server WAR-Islander_Necris?maxplayers=16?CustomMapName=WAR-Islander_Necris?CustomGameMode=UTGameContent.UTOns laughtGame_Content?GoalScore=3?TimeLimit=20?game=U TGameContent.UTOnslaughtGame_Content?AdminName=*** *******?AdminPassword=*****?ServerDescription=Tech nasHouse.com -multihome=8.12.70.111 -port 7777 -unattended -login=TechnasHouse -password=********** -log=GameServers.log -nohomedir

[Villain717]

*Bump* Need more characters to Bump.

[Dubious]

I am having the same issue. I can see it but cannot connect.

server WAR-Islander_Necris?maxplayers=16?CustomMapName=WAR-Islander_Necris?CustomGameMode=UTGameContent.UTOns laughtGame_Content?GoalScore=3?TimeLimit=20?game=U TGameContent.UTOnslaughtGame_Content?AdminName=*** *******?AdminPassword=*****?ServerDescription=Tech nasHouse.com -multihome=8.12.70.111 -port 7777 -unattended -login=TechnasHouse -password=********** -log=GameServers.log -nohomedir

Ok, specific to your case (not to take away from Villian's original problem) what you need to do is to move the '-unattended' switch to the VERY END of the commandline. I had this same problem and this was the fix for me. Seriously - I couldnt believe it myself when another admin told it to me, but it worked immediately.

[Villain717]

Im gonna try it when i get home also but im not holding my breath. I added the unattended switch before and the server wouldnt even start but i didnt have it at the end i had it grouped with similar switches. Also i tried editing the ini files in the UTgame folder and Engine folder and the server will not even startup ever again i had to reinstall to get it to start....wtf! I only changed the server name just to see if you could edit those files and my server would not restart. I changed em back and still nothing untill i reinstalled. but right now my main concern is just getting connected to the server through the freakin browser.

[Villain717]

Still no luck, heres my current CL and same issue.

server DM-Deck?numpublicconnections=32?timelimit=30?ServerDe scription=KillerInstinct -multihome=67.19.46.10 -log=DedicatedServer.log -login=-)Ki(-Servers -password=***** -nohomedir -unattended

[Villain717]

Im almost positive that this issue is on Epic's end, i think the master server is not directing people to the proper ip.I can connect via console. I cant believe that the ded server was released without fixing this issue since it was present in the demo also. So epic stop wasting time on patches for stupid bugs and try fixing your own master server with a major huge unbelievably rediculous bug.

[{hLk}Havok]

I used the client to create a new profile w/gamespy. Seems UT3 has its own gamespy namespace. Anyway once I created the new profile using the client and it worked, i put the client back to the original username i had, and used the new one I created in the server command line. Connected and could see the server in the browser.

[Villain717]

Yeah thats how i did it also, i also went to gamespy and logged in using the server login and it works fine. The gamespy login is definatly not the issue.

[Dubious]

Still no luck, heres my current CL and same issue.

server DM-Deck?numpublicconnections=32?timelimit=30?ServerDe scription=KillerInstinct -multihome=67.19.46.10 -log=DedicatedServer.log -login=-)Ki(-Servers -password=***** -nohomedir -unattended

Can you please try this new commandline and see how it works for you?

ut3.exe server DM-Deck?Game=UTGame.UTDeathmatch?GameMode=0?numplay=2?maxplayers=32?NumPublicConnections=32?NumPrivateConnections=0?NumOpenPublicConnections=32?NumOpenPrivateConnections=0?bShouldAdvertise=True?bIsDedicated=True?PureServer=1?timelimit=30?goalscore=70?botskill=5?ServerDescription=075000105000108000108000101000114000073000110000115000116000105000110000099000116000 -log=DedicatedServer.log -login=-)Ki(-Servers -password=***** -multihome=67.19.46.10 -nohomedir -unattended

[Villain717]

Which part are u curious about because the game description is working the way i have it, its about the only thing that works right. It would be much easier to try your command line if u wouldnt put it in the code box, because i cant copy the whole thing i will have to copy it in sections. I will try it though, and thanks.

[Sniff3000]

so...did it work?

[Villain717]

Ok Dub we tried it and still no luck. Can see it but no connect. Thanks for your input though. Please epic read this thread

[JeffroMart]

I'm having the same issues, I have tried numerous command line options, and it seems to be running ok, and can be shown in the browser, however when I try to join it, it just sits there trying to connect.

Here is my command line:

server DM-Deck?GameMode=0?numplay=0?maxplayers=20?NumPublicC onnections=20?NumPrivateConnections=0?NumOpenPubli cConnections=20?NumOpenPrivateConnections=0?bShoul dAdvertise=True?bIsDedicated=True?timelimit=30?goa lscore=40 -multihome=66.55.142.29 -login=*********** -password=******** -log=GameServers.log -nohomedir -unattended

Look ok?

[Villain717]

Looks about as good as all 100 that i have tried, what Os u running and does your box have multiple ips because i think all win2k3 boxes with multiple ips are gonna be doin this. Im wondering if linux boxes are having this issue or having their own seperate issues.

[JeffroMart]

It's running win2k3 with multiple ips. It's hosted thru gameservers.com, fromo what they've said there is issues with the linux version, so they currently are not hosting it using linux at all currently.

[Villain717]

thats what i figured.

[sCaryDeth]

i think all win2k3 boxes with multiple ips are gonna be doin this.

Someone else with this setup want to chime in if this is true or not? This is the EXACT setup I run and this would explain all the trouble I'm having if it's the case.

[JeffroMart]

I got mine fixed, gameservers.com the hosting company had'n opened the firewall up for it.lol....

[xtremexp]

I got mine fixed, gameservers.com the hosting company had'n opened the firewall up for it.lol....

had exactly the same problem on gameservers.com.
But now it's ok they finally opened the port.

[Villain717]

Just to clarify my part im not behind any firewall at the moment and im not behind any router that i can access its a ThePlanet dedicated box.Its not a rented gameserver its a rented full server. Just win2k3 with 9 ips available and the master server is not connecting clients to my box.

[sCaryDeth]

Just to clarify my part im not behind any firewall at the moment and im not behind any router that i can access its a ThePlanet dedicated box.Its not a rented gameserver its a rented full server. Just win2k3 with 9 ips available and the master server is not connecting clients to my box.

You're really scarying me. That's where we rent ours from as well. So we have EXACTLY the same setup it would appear.

[Sniff3000]

u having the same problem sCarydeth?

[sCaryDeth]

Not sure. I'm just now getting the grasp of things. I've got a good config that I'll be testing out when I get home.

Have you by chance checked with ThePlanet just to make sure all is ok with them for this game?

[Villain717]

I sent them a ticket earlier today, have not heard back yet. what would be nice would be to know if any other ports need opened besides the regular game ports ie 7777-. Like does the master server send a query or anything on a different port that planet may have blocked, i dunno im grasping at straws here because we are gettin no response from epic.

[sCaryDeth]

Hey, you (Or someone) mentioned earlier that you could connect via console. Can you explain this further? I can't seem to get a console down and wouldn't know the commands to manually connect if I did.

[Villain717]

They changed the console button to f10 type open then your server ip

[Villain717]

Im guessing your having the same issue then lol

[Dubious]

What would be nice would be to know if any other ports need opened besides the regular game ports ie 7777-. Like does the master server send a query or anything on a different port that planet may have blocked, i dunno im grasping at straws here because we are gettin no response from epic.

I know that you need the following ports opened inbound to the server:
- UDP 7777, 6500, 13000

Looking at my servers, those are bound on both of my IP addresses. I cant say for sure that those are the only ones needed, but from what I have read that should be all that is required.

[sCaryDeth]

Im guessing your having the same issue then lol

Actually, you've gotten farther than me lol

I can't get the game to show up in the game browser at all. But I can connect directly to it via IP just fine.

[Finedragon]

Well it seems the problem is fixed for me. Our provider had some issues on their side and they corrected them. I am unsure of what they were but I am thinking routing issues.

[sCaryDeth]

I stand corrected. I added the ports listed here and retyped my gamespy ID (Which I had typed in wrong) and now I actually see the server listed!

Unfortunately, like you it never connects.

[Villain717]

LoL yeah it helps if your id is spelled right. i wish someone from epic would at least acknowledge whats goin on here weather its a multihome or ded server bug or if its something on our end. Are we just supposed wait around on a patch that may not even fix this problem. This Sux.

[sCaryDeth]

I'm wondering if it isn't a routing issue on ThePlanet's side though... Unfortunately, this isn't actually MY game server, just the clan's that I'm in so I can't really open a ticket on it.

Have you talked with ThePlanet at all?

[Villain717]

I have an open ticket but no response yet.

[sCaryDeth]

I've heard their response is pretty slow. LEt me know what you find out. I'm going to play around a bit more.

[Villain717]

Yeah if u figure something out let me know.